Just how safe is paracetamol? Studies question long-term use

Paracetamol has been around for a long time; it was first introduced in the 1950s and has been available “over the counter” since 1959. For many years we have recommended it as both an effective analgesic and antipyretic, and have felt secure in the knowledge that it is safer than aspirin or NSAIDs.

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